2000 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · X227 OAV
2000 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 80,334 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X227 OAV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2023
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
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X227 OAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Freelander (X227 OAV) between September 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
X227 OAV Mileage History
- 04/09/200639,561 mi
- 04/09/200639,561 mi
- 05/09/200746,745 mi+7,184 mi
- 05/09/200746,752 mi+7 mi
- 04/09/200852,993 mi+6,241 mi
- 03/09/200959,259 mi+6,266 mi
- 03/09/200959,259 mi
- 26/05/201564,884 mi+5,625 mi
- 05/06/201564,895 mi+11 mi
- 25/06/201670,200 mi+5,305 mi
- 15/07/201670,336 mi+136 mi
- 13/03/201771,607 mi+1,271 mi
- 13/03/201771,607 mi
- 02/02/201876,283 mi+4,676 mi
- 14/03/201980,334 mi+4,051 mi
Average of roughly 3,256 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 1.8 K-series Head Gasket FailureSerious
The 1.8 petrol is notorious for overheating and head-gasket failure.
- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
The viscous fluid inside the VCU thickens with age, causing it to seize or fail. This can silently destroy the IRD and rear differential. Many owners simply remove the propshaft and run FWD only.
- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
The ABS, traction control, and Hill Descent Control warning lights illuminate together, often due to worn ABS sensors or more expensive 4WD system faults.
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